Series consists of correspondence and a school (?) notebook collected and created by both Mary Shane (nee Ferguson) and her husband W.A. Shane, c. 1911-1960. It includes: School notebook by Mary Ferguson; Letter to Mary Ferguson from Victory Loan in Brampton, 1918; Letter to Mary Ferguson from Ryrie Bros. Ltd., 1918; and Advertisement to Mr. W.A. Shane from Mason & Dale.

Series consists of clippings from various newspapers across Ontario and beyond, c. 1910-1990. The clippings cover various topics, including: war, health issues, public figures, technologies, buildings, memorials, politics, education, and the environment.

Series consists of various newspaper editions collected by W.A. & Mary Shane (nee Ferguson), 1915-1948. It includes: The Globe, 13 May 1919; CCF News, 24 Jun 1948; The Oakville Record-Star, 15 Feb 1945; The New York Times, 2 Apr 1944; The Montreal Standard, 6 Oct 1917; The Montreal Standard, 25 Dec 1915; The Range-Finder, 17 Mar 1916, 14 Apr 1916, 28 Apr 1916; The Oban Times, 2 Jan 1937; Toronto Daily Star, 20 Jun 1945.

Series consists of seven (7) magazines and publications collected by Mary Shane (nee Ferguson), 1914-1936. It includes: (1) “Canada at War” by Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden, 1914; (2) The Thrift Magazine, 1919 (2 editions); (3) “Time-Tables for Junior High School Entrance and Junior Public School Graduation Diploma Examinations,” 1919; (4) “The Art of Drawing for Profit,” c. 1920; (5) The Ladies’ Home Journal, 1921; (6) Catalogue of Inaugural Exhibition, The Art Gallery of Toronto, 1926; (7) Daily Mirror (Royal Jubilee Souvenir), 1935.

Series consists of four (4) artifacts created by and for the Morrish Branch of the Women's Institute, c1980-2007. It includes: Port Hope & District Agricultural Society Fair Ribbons for Handiwork, 2006-2007; and a small desktop flag holder featuring Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario insignia and two small flags (Canadian and British), undated.

Series consists of audio-visual materials created by the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario and the Morrish Women's Institute, c1990s. It includes: (1) VHS Tape entitled "LINKS Project;" (2) Audio Cassette Tape entitled "W.I. Centennial Song," 1997. The reverse of the VHS case reads: "This video is designed to encourage discussion and development of community-based LINKS projects. LINKS stands for Linking Neighbours with Knowledge. Four out of ten Canadians cannot read well enough for all of their everyday tasks. LINKS volunteers can help with basic, everyday things like grocery shopping and letter writing. And they can help with our technological world -- with bank machines, computers and the gadgets used at home and on the farm. LINKS volunteers can encourage the persons they help to take advantage of literacy programs to improve their skills. Some LINKS volunteers will work as mentors. Others will volunteer their time at a community centre. Some will concentrate on the special needs of groups like the elderly. All LINKS volunteers will give help on a confidential basis. LINKS projects will be promoted through use of the distinctive butterfly symbol."

Series consists of correspondence and notes created by the Morrish Branch of the Women's Institute, 1959-2010. It includes: cards and correspondence between the Morrish Women's Institute, various political dignitaries, individuals, and other organizations; it also consists of hand written notes on the history of education in Hope Township (including Port Britain S.S. #1).

Series consists of nine (9) course workbooks and cookbooks created by and for the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, 1938-1997. It includes:; Government of Ontario and Canadian Cancer Society, "Action: Healthy Eating Manual," 1997; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, "Recipes for One or Two," undated; Ontario Department of Agriculture Women's Institute Branch, "Guide to Food Selection," 1938; Frozen Food Industry of California, "A Short Course in Frozen Foods," 1949; Ontario Department of Agriculture Extension Branch Home Economics Service, "The Third Meal," c1940s; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, "More Cents than Dollars: Economical Main Dishes," c1960s; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, "Baked in a Pie," c1960s; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, "Food for All Seasons," c1970s; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, "Indoor Gardening," c1970s

Series consists of papers related to events held or attended by members of the Morrish Women's Institute, 1944-2009. It includes: Programmes, Schedules, Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario 100th Anniversary Information. Series also contains information, a guest book, and certificates from various dignitaries (Stephen Harper, P.M., Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P., Linda Thompson, Mayor) related to the 100th anniversary of the Morrish Branch, 2009.

Series consists of various financial records as created by the Morrish Women's Institute, 1939-2009. It includes: Cancelled Cheques, Bank Books, Receipt Book, Invoices, Charitable Donation Receipts, and Notes.